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AAJ 2Y

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAJ 2Y
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 110,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,248 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Sep 2023 96,245 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud detatched

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 23 Sep 2022 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud detatched

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 10 Jul 2021 75,549 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Jun 2021 75,360 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2020 67,957 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 61,147 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 54,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,008 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,327 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 29,168 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 29,166 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,019 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AAJ 2Y is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 81,861 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AAJ 2Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAJ 2Y registered?

AAJ 2Y is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AAJ 2Y safe to buy?

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